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PORT CHESTER, N.Y. September 25, 2013 (AP) This May 3, 2013 file photo shows Willie Nelson performing at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. Gerald Herbert, file/AP Photo A missing toy armadillo with a connection to Willie Nelson has sparked a search in the New York suburbs. A stuffed armadillo beloved by a member of Nelson's crew was stolen from the stage at The Capitol Theatre, in Port Chester, after a Nelson concert last Thursday, theater general manager Tom Bailey said. Grainy video shows a woman walking onto the stage as the crew packs up, boldly grabbing the armadillo and sauntering off with it, he said. The critter is known as Ol' Dillo, he said, and is a treasured possession of Nelson's monitor engineer, Aaron Foye. Theater workers looked through more video on Tuesday in hopes of identifying the woman, Bailey said. A posting on Nelson's Facebook page asks for help finding the thief. And a commenter says, "We hang armadillo thieves in Texas." Nelson's publicist, Elaine Schock, told The Journal News she was unaware of Ol' Dillo and didn't know it had been filched. "When you go to a Willie Nelson show," she said, "the last thing you notice is an armadillo." Nelson, singer of such hits as "Always on My Mind" and "On the Road Again," postponed his Wednesday concert in Carmel, Ind., according to his website, which didn't cite a reason. Join the Discussion You are using an outdated version of Internet Explorer. Please click here to upgrade your browser in order to comment.
British expat beaten with brick, robbed after concert at New York club
RELATED: HEARTLESS THUG MUGS WOMAN, 71, IN BROOKLYN TO STEAL HER PURSE, PUTS HER IN HOSPITAL The suspect, who is thought to be a homeless man, is described as black or Hispanic with a moustache. Following the concert, the couple was walking on W. 58th St. between 10th and 11th Aves. at 10:45 p.m. when a violent goon emerged from the shadows, a police source said. The mugger, believed to be a homeless man, came up behind Billington and bashed him in the back of the head with what his girlfriend told police appeared to be a brick wrapped in a cloth, the source said. Billington fell to the ground and the assailant hit him again in the face with the brick before searching his pockets for money, the source said. The robber, dressed in a hoodie or jacket and wearing a baseball cap, fled empty-handed, leaving Billington bloodied and his girlfriend, whose name was not released, screaming for help. Cops are still trying to identify the attacker, hoping security cameras in the area filmed the robbery, a throwback to the bad days of New York City. RELATED: THUG WHO MUGGED WOMAN WITH EIGHT KIDS IN BROOKLYN BUSTED Marcus Santos// New York Daily New New York music club Terminal 5, where Andrew Billington and his girlfriend attended a concert before he was attacked with a brick. A 1997 graduate of Newcastle University in England, Billington moved to New York City in 2009, according to a post on Big Apple Brits, a social networking group for British expats. A spokesman for Thomson Reuters would only confirm that Billington worked at the global media company. On his LinkedIn page, Billington describes himself as an accountant at Thomson Reuters in charge of strategic customers and finance solutions.
Timberlake concert to partly close Hollywood Blvd. for second day
Tickets at the door if seats remain. Or perhaps youll settle for September in Ann Arbor. Ann Arbor may not have the allure of the City of Light or the suavity of the famous song extolling Pariss charms. But September reliably brings Paris to Ann Arbor with Kerrytown Concert House s annual Parisian Soiree. This year is no exception. Saturday, Sept. 28, the house breaks out the bubbly mais oui! theres champagne and brings in a belle collection of local artists to celebrate all things musically Paris. Many of these people have deep histories at the concert house, said KCH founder Deanna Relyea, and this show highlights who we are and what we do. Marion HaydenCourtesy photo The Parisian Soiree, which is KCHs season opener, is a cabaret variety show, designed to dazzle and swirl. It veers from classical to jazz, from serious to effervescent and comic, and croons in French and English remember all those great French-inflected songs from American musical theater and the American songbook? And French melodies, music hall chansons and the blues will yield the stage instrumental music of all kinds. This year, some program numbers pay homage to French composer Francis Poulenc, who died 50 years ago. His music — ranging from art song, solo piano music, chamber music, oratorio, choral music, opera, ballet music, and orchestral music — is quintessentially French: witty, tender, full of life.
for second day By Angel Jennings September 24, 2013, 6:48 a.m. Drivers who dealt with the traffic mess caused by a partial closure of Hollywood Boulevard for Paul McCartney s concert Monday night would do well to remember an alternative route for Tuesday. This time, the stage will belong to Justin Timberlake. The free concerts are being put on by Jimmy Kimmel Live! outside the shows studio, closing down a roughly quarter-mile stretch of Hollywood Boulevard between Highland Avenue and Orange Drive. Thousands of fans who were able to secure tickets for the outdoor staging area turned out Monday to hear McCartney play a mix of classics and fresh material as the ex-Beatlepromotes a new album. Timberlake, also promoting a new album, is set to take the stage Tuesday evening. Fans interested in seeing Timberlake up close can still get on a waiting list online.For those who dont secure tickets, fans can still line the sidewalks, as many did for McCartney Monday night. As for the street closure, crews plan to tear down the staging and reopen Hollywood Boulevard in time for the Wednesday morning commute. ALSO:


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The food waste revolution went to Budapest where a coalition of 12 organisations came together to celebrate the delicious solutions to food waste. Give Food a Chance (Esélyt az Ételnek Nap Budapest) took place on the eve of World Environment Day and aimed to highlight the fact that 99% of surplus food is currently wasted in Hungary.
Give Food a Chance (Eselyt Az Etelnek) in Budapest provided an amazingly successful opportunity for Hungarians to showcase the already happening actions against the current situation in which 99% of surplus food in Hungary is wasted. The event, in addition to calling upon present actors, gained an impressive amount of media coverage, with the organising group estimating a total of 100 appearances on all big evening news channels, important radio stations, and news websites.
'A coalition of 12 organisations came together, with over two hundred volunteers being mobilised, in order to save a staggering total of two tonnes of food.
The event also triggered change towards a wider culture of reducing food waste through food redistribution in Budapest, which can be felt every day. Because of the event, a key Hungarian food bank has been able to forge a partnership with a wholesale market.
The event is also being credited as catalysing a pilot in two Tesco stores, which has plans to roll out to further Tesco's across Budapest this year. The move towards donating fruit and vegetables, in addition to baked goods, is thought to mean a total of 100-200kg is being saved, per store, per day. The pilot having plans to roll out to further Tesco's this year displays further how action is snowballing in Budapest.
The campaign is carried out in the framework of the international FUSIONS project as a joint effort of the Amateur Royal Cooks, Feedback, Ministry of Agriculture, Municipality of Budapest, Food not Bombs Budapest, HUMUSZ, Culture Gorilla, Hungarian Foodbank Association, Hungarian Charity Service of the Order of Malta, Foundation of Subjective Values, Association of Conscious Customers, and WWF Hungary.

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Erene Rafik Morcos is a first-year graduate student studying under the supervision of Beatrice Kitzinger and Charles Barber.
After receiving her B.A. from Yale University, Erene went on to work as a curatorial assistant in the Manuscripts Department at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles for three years. Before beginning at Princeton University, she worked as a researcher at Dr. Jörn Günther Antiquariat in Basel.
Here at Princeton, Erene's research interests involve the manuscript trade between Byzantium and Western Europe beginning in the fourteenth century.


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Part 5. Application Assessment Process
Part 6. Pre-approval requirements
Part 7. Provisional Approval
Part 8. Draws
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Part 10. Sanctions
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Part 12. Promotions/ Closure
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Thursday, 7 June 2018
THE Department for Infrastructure has recently confirmed that graffiti on the Seacoast Road roundabout is set to be removed.
The roundabout is located on the new bypass on the outskirts of the town and has raised tensions in the local area after red, white and blue paint was daubed on the surface of the roundabout. A recent statement from the Department confirmed that the roundabout's makeover is set to get underway in the near future.
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- smoked longganisa
- regular skinless longganisa
- longganisang macao
- butter
- olive oil
- salt, sugar, pepper, magic sarap
- dried basil
- Cook the noodles per instructed in the package, make sure to have it al dente. I, personally, add magic sarap granules on the boiling water aside from salt and oil, to give the noodles a distinct taste. Drain and set aside.
- Slice the longganisang macao thinly, cut the smoked longganisa into cubes, get the skinless ones ready.
- Heat a little olive oil in the pan, add half a bar of butter and let it melt.
- Mash and saute the skinless longganisa, add the smoked longganisa and the longganisang macao. Cook until the oil and sugar of the longganisa infused and caramelized.
- Season with salt, sugar or pepper, do it according to your preference.
- Drop and toss the pasta.
- Serve with a little drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of dried basil.
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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after soldier found dead in street in Brecon town centre
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a soldier was found dying in a street close to a major barracks.
The 23-year-old man was being questioned last night after the soldier from the Royal Gibraltar Regiment died after being found unconscious in the centre of Brecon, mid Wales.
The man was discovered lying in the street in Brecon, Mid Wales in the early hours of Sunday morning and was pronounced dead by medics while on the way hospital.
Police said he was "unconscious and injured" but have been unable to establish any obvious cause of death at this stage.
The man was not wearing uniform at the time of the incident and there is no suggestion that his death is in anyway linked to extremism.
Witnesses described how police officers also battled to save the soldier in the street
Detectives cordoned off a large part of the centre of Brecon around Lion Street while they investigated the death.
A spokeswoman for Dyfed Powys Police said: "Officers received a report of an unconscious and injured male discovered on Lion Street at around 1am on Sunday morning.
"He was conveyed to hospital by ambulance but sadly has since passed away.
"The death is being treated as unexplained at this time and a police investigation is on-going. The scene has been preserved as part of the investigation."
An Army spokesman confirmed they were aware of the death of a soldier but declined to give any more details.
Lion Street is just 400 yards from the Watton Barracks in the market town of Brecon and the area is used by various regiments for training exercises.
In 2013 three SAS reservists died on the Brecon Beacons while on a 16 mile march, but it is not thought the soldier was a member of the Special Forces.
One local resident living close to the scene said: "There is often trouble in town at the end of the night, but we don't know if this was an attack or what.
"To hear the victim is a soldier is awful but to hear anyone has died in such circumstances is awful."
Local resident Caroline Harry said: "Highly unusual incident for Brecon. Very sad news. Our sympathy to his family and friends."
Watton Barracks has stood in the town since 1805 and is home to the 160th Infantry Brigade and Headquarters Wales.
One local businessman said: "The soldier was serving with the Irish Guards but I don't know whether he was based in Brecon. There are lots of different regiments based in the town in the infantry battle school.
"Many groups of soldiers are often out in Brecon on a Saturday night, some are based in the town, others come down from Sennybridge.
"I'm told this lad was with the Irish Guards and had been out in town with a group.
"At around 1.15am someone I know saw one police officer performing CPR on a man on the ground, they also had a defibrillator out and that was used, and then the ambulance arrived.
"I don't know if he was already dead when they ambulance got there or not.
"This is very unusual for Brecon and this is very sad for the town."
A Ministry of Defence spokesman said: "It is with great sadness and regret that the MoD can confirm a soldier from the Royal Gibraltar Regiment died in Brecon in the early hours of this morning.
"Dyfed-Powys Police are currently investigating and it would therefore be inappropriate to comment further on the circumstances. Our thoughts are with his family and friends and the regiment asks that their privacy is respected at this difficult time."
A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesman said: "Today in Brecon a 23-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the death of a man who was a serving member of the armed forces.
"He is being held in custody on suspicion of murder and the investigation is ongoing."


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when Cleveland was already in the throes of a lost season and should've been in evaluation mode. There was also Gary Barnidge 's Suzanne Somers impersonation in a wild overtime affair in 2015 and the Brandon Weeden laser-beam Hail Mary that
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Australia's unofficial capital, Sydney blends liveliness and loveliness as one of the world's greatest cities. Home to more than one-fifth of the continent's population, Sydney is Australia's major urban center, and it certainly looks the part, from the elevated monorail snaking through the skyscrapers to the twinkling lights of Darling Harbour and Cockle Bay Wharf.
For all of Sydney's urban bustle, however, it's refreshingly in tune with nature. Its beautiful architecture is famous throughout the world, most notably for the astounding structures found in Sydney Harbour and The Rocks. It's the same harbor where the First Fleet of colonists and convicts first landed in 1788, and today, the iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge define Sydney's skyline and draw visitors to the water's edge. Sydney's obsessive beach culture also lures tourists to the ocean; glamorous Bondi Beach and the more peaceful Northern Beaches above the harbor let Sydneysiders soak up the sun.
Many travelers use Sydney as a springboard to other destinations, from the nearby Blue Mountains to the tip of Queensland's Cape York. But after dining by the waterfront, raging in the clubs, relaxing on the beach, and marveling at the city's vigor and dynamism, you might be ready to permanently relocate Sydney-side.
The Sydney metropolitan area is immense and seems to be contained only by the forces of nature: Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park to the north, the Blue Mountains to the west, Royal National Park to the south, and the Pacific Ocean, the Tasman Sea, and Sydney Harbour to the east. Sydney's city center is of manageable size. The walk to Circular Quay along Pitt St. takes only 30min. from Central Station and only 20min. from Kings Cross. Outside the city center are the inner suburbs, like Glebe and Surry Hills, each of which has a distinctive feel. For a bird's eye view of it all, ascend Centrepoint Tower.
The main sights of Sydney are concentrated within the city's two main harbors—Sydney Harbour and Darling Harbour—and the historic district of The Rocks that's situated at the base of the Harbour Bridge. Sydney is also known for its spectacular beaches, particularly the trendy Bondi Beach and southern Coogee Beach. However, each of the city's neighborhoods has more than its fair share of entertainment, boutiques, and adrenaline boosts.
Click the links to explore and book tours or local guides to Sydney's top attractions.
Although Australian cuisine has been traditionally dismissed as an uninspiring offshoot of English "pub food," Oz eats have recently undergone a multicultural makeover. European and Middle Eastern immigrants spiced up the Australian menu in the post-WWII boom, and Sydney's restaurant scene today is heavily shaped by Japanese, Thai, Malay, Vietnamese, and Chinese flavors.
Foreign influences aren't the only new forces in Aussie diets. The emerging Modern Australian cuisine—"Mod Oz" in the culinary world—has taken Indigenous fare out of the bush and into the bistro. Traditional, native ingredients are prepared with a fusion of Asian methods, producing a unique and inventive culinary style. With the onset of Mod Oz, menus are increasingly inclined to incorporate wild "bush tucker" like bunya nuts, Kakadu plums, and wild rosella plums. Specialty meats like crocodile meat and Northern Territory buffalo are also making a showing.
Ordering "just coffee" is nearly impossible in Australia, particularly in Sydney, where cappuccinos and "flat whites" are de rigeur. Tea, often affectionately referred to as a "cuppa," is also very popular. Sweet-toothed cafe fans may opt instead for iced chocolate, a frothy, creamy concoction of ice cream, cream, and chocolate syrup.
Australia produces some delicious brews, and Australians consume them readily. Share a "coldie" with your mates at one of the city's omnipresent pubs. Traditional payment etiquette is the shout, in which drinking mates alternate rounds. Skip the Foster's in favorite of a local brew – Sydney's craft beer scene is growing rapidly.
Australian wines are now among the best in the world. Overseas export started soon after the first vineyards began to produce wine in the early 1800s, and the industry gained renown after a post-WWII influx of European oenophilic talent. The Hunter Valley, the Barossa and Clare Valleys, the Swan and Margaret Rivers, and the Derwent and Tamar Valleys possess some of the best Aussie vineyards. Many cafes and restaurants are BYO.
The uninitiated may have trouble making sense of a sport in which players can "bowl a maiden or a googly to the stumps," but even a novice will get swept up in the riotous national enthusiasm for these contests, which can last anywhere from an afternoon to five days. International teams stir up excitement during the summer, when they arrive to battle it out with the Australian national team in five-match tours through Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, and Brisbane. This season is never crazier than when Oz faces its archrival, England, in the Ashes series; the '06-'07 series sold over 1.25 million tickets. Domestic cricket matches assume center stage toward the end of summer, ending with the Pura Cup finals in March.
For many Aussies, the Australian Football League (AFL) teams fill the winter void that the end of the cricket season leaves. Played on large cricket ovals between teams of 18 players, the game was originally designed to keep cricket players in shape in the off-season.
According to legend, rugby was born one glorious day in 1823 when an inspired (or perhaps frustrated) student in Rugby, England, picked up a soccer ball and ran it into the goal. Since then, rugby has evolved into an intricately punishing game with two main variants: 15-player rugby union and 13-player rugby league. On the international level, Australia has had a long history of dominance in the sport, winning the World Cup in 1999 and reaching the finals in 2003. Major tournaments such as the Tri-Nation Series (Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand) pack stadiums and pubs and grab the attention of devoted fans around the world. At home, the National Rugby League (NRL) attracts a large following, especially in New South Wales and Queensland, culminating in the NRL final in September. The only match that even approaches the intensity and popularity of the NRL final is June's State of Origin series, in which Queensland takes on New South Wales. Both games promise a mix of blood, mud, and beer.
Punishing surf and big-time waves have made Australia famous among the world's surfers, but prime surfing conditions are the norm all over the continent's coast. Local surf shops are generally the best sources of information on competitions and conditions. Visit www.surfingaustralia.com.au for comprehensive coverage of competitions, camps, lessons, and conditions. Web surfers can also find information on the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Australasia, the premier pro circuit in the region.
While Australia has only been producing canvases and novels for 200 years or so, art is woven into the fabric of the nation itself. The rock sculptures and paintings of Indigenous artists predate the arrival of Europeans by millennia. Today, a bevy of artists—both native and otherwise—are continuing Australia's proud artistic tradition, working in disparate styles and genres that reflect the nation's diffuse identity and evolving national consciousness.
Indigenous Australians have developed their own brand of literature through 50,000 years of oral tradition. Their stories revolve around the Dreaming, their creation legend, which is set in a mythological time where the landscape is endowed with mythic and symbolic status. Narratives of the Dreaming speak to a complex network of beliefs, practices, and customs that define Indigenous Australians' spiritual beliefs and connection to the land.
Perhaps the first Western literary genre to emerge from Australia was the bush ballad, a form of poetry that celebrated the working man and the superiority of bush life to dreary urban existence. The most famous of these ballads is AB Banjo Paterson's "Waltzing Matilda," often considered the unofficial Australian national anthem. Henry Lawson celebrated bush life in both poems and short stories, with works like "The Drover's Wife" providing a popular mythology for this heavily urbanized society.
Australia's rich musical tradition stretches back centuries to a time when indigenous people sang "karma" songs that celebrated their ancestry. Different regions produced different styles and instruments, but the didjeridu is perhaps the most famous musical contribution of Indigenous Australians. Invented by northern people some 2,000 years ago, the prototypes of these droning wind instruments were created using tree branches.
Australians love a good yarn, so it's little wonder that the Land Down Under also boasts one of the world's most prolific, innovative film industries. The world's first feature film was an Australian production; written and directed by Charles Tait, The Story of the Kelly Gang lasted 70min. and cost slightly more than AUS $2,000. The Limelight Department,which was run by the Salvation Army in Melbourne, was among the world's first production companies and made several hundred short films around the turn of the century.
After the critical successes of the 70s, the 80s brought Australian films into commercial favor at the box office, both at home and abroad. Hits like Mad Max and Crocodile Dundee were wildly popular the world over. Films of the 90s were personal, Australia-specific, and often quirky—especially in intriguing character studies like Muriel's Wedding and Shine. Recent productions, such as New South Wales-native Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge! and Phillip Noyce's Rabbit-Proof Fence, demonstrate the multiplicity of themes and styles present in contemporary Australian film. The Land Down Under has sent an astonishing number of its stars abroad; these include Geoffrey Rush (Shine), Cate Blanchett (Elizabeth), Nicole Kidman (Moulin Rouge!), the New Zealand-born but Aussie-raised Russell Crowe (Gladiator), Guy Pearce (Memento), Hugh Jackman (the X-Men series), Toni Collette (About a Boy), and Mel Gibson (the Lethal Weapon series).
Known for their friendly informality, Australians are quick to adopt a first-name basis with new acquaintances and difficult to offend. However, it's still best to avoid public pronouncements on sensitive topics like race relations or refugees, and you shouldn't joke about Australia's convict origins. "Aborigine" has become a somewhat politically charged term; "Indigenous Australian" is preferred.
Littering in Australia is not taken lightly by its environmentally-conscious populace.
For women, almost any clothing is acceptable if it steers clear of indecency. Tube tops, halters, and tank tops are all common. For men, pants or shorts are the norm. Cossies, swimmers, and togs (affectionate terms for Australia's favorite garment, the swimsuit) are usually appropriate only at the beach.
The rule about tipping in Sydney is…there are no rules. Which makes it very confusing for travelers. Here's our take: tipping is not compulsory here, so you won't raise any eyebrows if you just pay the bill. But if you've had great service, go ahead and leave 5-10% gratuity.


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As a finale for summer break, the kids agreed to a longer trail distance for a backpacking trip - but with a day of relaxing and exploring between the hike in and back out.
Jeffrey Pine bark really does smell like butterscotch!
Half-way through the hike - a view of the valley we would camp in.
Even with the very dry winter, water still flows through the creek and its chain of waterfalls...
...and the pools of water were extremely cold! Perfect for basking on hot rocks.
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The quilting group is a committee of the Altar Society made up of women in the parish who come together to share their talent with needle and thread to make handmade quilts. The women cut, piece, sew, and hand quilt each and every quilt. The funds raised by quilting for bazaar and other special projects aid in the purchase of necessities for the Church.
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October 25, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmFree
Annual evening of spooky tales featuring a local storyteller. Held in the Wagon Room, inside the Visitor Center at Renfrew Park. The program is free of charge and open to the public. Storytelling will be divided into two sessions. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., the first half hour of stories will be suitable for children of all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult. At 7 p.m., families with younger children may leave if they wish.


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Quick Release Knot Step One
It's important to learn to tie your horse safely. When you tie your horse, you should either use quick release snaps or a quick release knot. To tie a quick release knot, you need a soft lead rope to tie your horse with. Webbing or leather leads that are flat are not suitable for tying. Ideally, you'll have a round synthetic or cotton rope.
There are a few different ways to tie a quick release knot. This is just one method. Whatever method you use, be sure that the knot will not bind... itself if pulled tight from the snap end of the rope. This won't be safe, as the knot won't release as intended.
To start, loop the rope around a post, through a ring, or loop of bale twine - wherever you are tying. The loose end is being held in the right hand, and the snap end is being held in the left.
Whether you tie your horse to something solid or to a loop of twine depends on where you are. And many people have different ideas about tying 'solid' or tying to a loop of string. Many organizations like Pony Club recommend tying to a loop of string. Others feel it's unsafe not to tie solid. Take a look at Learn how to Tie a Horse Safely to see how both may or may not work in different situations.Continue to 2 of 5 below.
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Learn to Tie a Quick Release Knot - Step Two
Cross the rope being held in the right hand under the 'snap end' of the rope. No need to tighten or twist anything at this point.Continue to 3 of 5 below.
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Tie a Quick Release Knot-Step Three
Next, cross the rope back over the top of the 'snap end' of your rope, and pull a loop up through the resulting circle. Don't tighten any of the loops yet. That will make it hard to complete the knot. The final tightening will be at the finish.Continue to 4 of 5 below.
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Tie a Quick Release Knot-Step Four
Be sure you're not tying your horse too short or too long. Then pull the rope tight against the post, ring or twine.
Your horse should be able to move and hold its head in a natural position.you don't want the horse to stand with its head near the ground or have to hold its head up high. The lead rope shouldn't be dangling anywhere near the ground. If there is any chance the horse could get a leg over the rope, it is too long. And, you should tie high enough that you don't need to... make the rope short. Ideally, the rope should be chest height or higher, depending on what you're tying it to.Continue to 5 of 5 below.
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Practice Your Quick Release Knot
This diagram shows the quick release knot pattern expanded. Copy and print the diagram if you need a reminder next time you tie your horse or pony. As mentioned, there are different ways of tying quick release knots. You can also use a bowline knot, but rather than putting the end of the rope through the 'rabbit' hole, put the folded loop through so there is a loose end to pull when you are done.
To release the knot, simply pull on the loose end. The knot should come undone easily. With a... quick release knot, you'll be able to free your horse from wherever it's tied should it become anxious and struggle against the rope. This is a much safer way of tying a horse than with a knot that won't come undone.


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Vegas Rocks! Awards
May 14, 2016 – T. Ray Verteramo
While the great German stingers did a highly publicized five-day stint at the Hard Rock Hotel, Vegas Rocks! magazine took the opportunity to host their "first" annual Hair Metal Awards on the other side of town. Red carpet guests included local talents, cover bands, a rapper, and assortment of others, as well as A-listers such as Rudy Sarzo, Twisted Sister, Doro Pesch, and of course, Vegas' guests of honor, The Scorpions, themselves.
Opening for The Scorpions for this special event is the royal Queensryche. It is safe to say by now that these men have respectfully made a name for themselves over the last three decades, having sold nearly 30 million albums worldwide in the span of their career.
With both powerhouses, Geoff Tate and Todd LaTorre at the mic, the band enjoys a solid, loyal following with all the trimmings, especially the privilege to share the same stage with legends — Dio's 1985 Olympian project, Hear 'n' Aid, notwithstanding. Just last year, they entered the billboard charts at number 27 with their latest project, Condition Human, and their video, "Guardian" has taken over half a million views.
Operation: Mindcrime, Empire, The Warning, and Evolution Calling, are still considered treasures among collections…
…but, they were not invited to the party.
Mr. LaTorre was generous to spare a few minutes to talk a bit at the Hair Metal Awards event, about the honor of opening for The Scorpions and the dishonor of nearly missing a chance to support his Metal brethren.
What is the dynamic between you and the Scorpions? This is your second tour with them, isn't it?
Yeah, the first week of the tour for a month with them last year, the end of the year, that was awesome. So, they asked us to join them for the residency here, so…because we toured with them before, seeing them now is like a whole different feeling. We know all the crew, we know all the guys, so, it's like, "Hey, what's up?" There isn't like that introduction phase, we've already had all that. It was really great and obviously really honored to be asked to open for them. We are doing nine shows total and five out here in Vegas, it's pretty cool.
The Scorpions are using the same set as they used last year. Are you using the same set, as well, or are you supporting more of the new material this time around?
We are, but we only have a 45-minute set. As the opener, we realize that there are Queensryche fans there, but it is a Scorpions show. So, a lot of people that aren't up to speed with Queensryche, we are playing a lot of the well-known hits and it re-familiarizes people with "oh yeah, I remember this" from Empire or something like that. We do one song, we open with "Guardian," which is off the new record. We play "Queen of the Ryche" – we're alternating, we're changing one song each night, just to mix it up a little, but we pretty much have a stake hold of songs that we play.
And those songs are very demanding.
Yeah, all of the Queensryche songs are.
How do you prepare – or rather, how does the band prepare for a big residency like this?
It's just another show for us. Whether it's a club show or a festival show or a residency, we're going to give 110 percent of our time and effort. So, it's not like we're psyched out or intimidated it's just work. It's just our business and none of us feel psychologically overwhelmed by it. It's just what we do naturally. As far as preparation we're always on the road. We're usually a well-oiled machine. Sometimes, we'll have a couple a weeks off and we may get a little rusty, just one or two little things that people won't…But, one or two shows later we're *snap* right back on.
But, it's those little nuances that remind the audience that you're actually human.
Yeah, right! That's true.
So, talking about tonight, when Vegas Rocks! approached you about participating, what was your reaction?
Well, I'll throw you a curveball: We weren't approached, which was surprising. We're here with the Scorpions, doing the residency and I was talking with Eddie Trunk and Chuck Billy and Alex [Slonic, both of Testament] and those guys the other night, and I said, "Awesome! Are you guys playing in town?" And they said, "Well, we're doing the Vegas Rocks! thing." I said, "I don't know anything about it." And that's just the truth. We didn't know anything about it.
I said, "I really would like to go. How do we get to go?" So, I had to work through channels to get tickets. We had four tickets and we couldn't get another one for Michael [Wilton]. So, I had to pull some strings to see what I could do to get another…thing. So, we're here in support of the event that we really weren't invited to.
The awkwardness was very noticeable on the red carpet tonight. [Editor's note: Queensryche was last to appear, after the award presenters and recipients].
Well, the guy looked through the thing and said "Queue?" And I said, "You're not going to have anything in there. You're not going to see anything in there that says, 'Queensryche'." And he didn't. He said, "You guys definitely should be on the red carpet." And I said, "That's kind of you, thank you." But, as I said, we're fans of what's happening. I think the Scorpions are getting an award and we're fans of Doro and Testament and all these people. But, we had to pull strings to get to come here.
What are you going to do? We didn't know even know about it. We're busy playing and touring and whatever. I don't know of every event that's happening. It's only that I asked why they were in town that we even knew about it and like I said, we had to go through some channels. I thought, "Oh, there's an event. We're playing here with the Scorpions as support for ten days, they're receiving an award." You would have thought somebody would have thought, "Hey…"
Well, sure, it's not like you're some garage band…
Right. Nevertheless, we are here, not out of obligation. So, if that is a testament of us being supportive and fans, that should tell you something.


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PORTLAND, Ore. --A new study suggests that oral contraceptives may not work as well for obese women, as they do for women of normal weight.Researchers at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland assigned 20 volunteers between ages 18 and 35 to take birth control for two cycles.
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When in Cape Town, you will inevitably spend at least one day in the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, a working harbor and world class mall. Whilst there, don't miss the fairly new addition, MAReSOL, a Portuguese themed restaurant with breathtaking 360 degree views of mountain and sea.
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Did you know that Eric Pulier has established over 15 companies in his entire life? This might be the reason why he is referred by many titles such as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, public speaker and published author. Beyond this, Eric Pulier referred to as a technologist and as a columnist by his peers. All these are titles that Eric Pulier has proudly embraced. These roles have played a part in Eric Pulier becoming a billionaire. All said and done, some of these ventures that define Eric Pulier include Desktone, ServiceMesh, Media Platform, US Interactive and Digital Evolution. The other firms that Eric Pulier has established are TM Forum, Enterprise Cloud Leadership Council and other firms. As a venture capitalist, Eric Pulier is known to fund startups in the technology industry as well as the media industry. Most of the startups that he has funded have gone on to become successful corporations.
In all the titles above, the one of a family man was left behind. Eric Pulier is a family man and has been blessed with four children. Together with his family, he is currently living in Los Angeles, California. As a philanthropist, Eric Pulier has helped children suffering from chronic illnesses access the necessary medication. He has made this possible through the Painted Turtle Foundation and the XPRIZE Foundation. He acts as a board member in the last foundation.
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Adventure, Basel Airport, Conversation, Frankfurt Airport, Israel, Jet Lag, Lufthansa, Palestine, Travel
Finally in the Frankfurt airport terminals, I was disappointed to see only gray skies and gray buildings. With my connecting flight in a little over two hours, however, I hadn't much time to appreciate a view anyway. The next hour and a half was a jumble of high-speed navigating and endless queues. I finally found the correct terminal, and settled down to wait.
Thirty minutes went by, and then all business class and first class travelers were requested to board. Then nothing. Another fifteen minutes passed; according to my boarding pass (which I had printed at home the day before), economy class should have started boarding. I waited another five minutes, then checked the gate's flight status. Instead of Basel, it read "Dusseldorf". I realized the gate had been changed without me knowing. There was no one at the desk to ask, so I approached two friendly-looking pilots: "Entschuldigung, aber bin ich im richtigen Ort? Ich muss nach Basel fliegen." The ladies looked at my ticket, grew alarmed on my behalf, and pointed me to a help desk across the way (I could have sworn it was empty before).
I repeated my question to the assistant at the help desk, and she quickly found my updated gate number. I asked her "bin ich zu spät?" but she reassured me I could make it.
As I rushed off to the next section of gates, I mentally complimented myself on using and understanding German during the entire emergency.
Four gates later, I saw with relief the gate to Basel. The assistants at the desk smiled at me–also relieved–and called out: "Frau Schmitt?"
"Ja," I gasped and handed them my boarding pass. They ushered me downstairs, where a shuttle was waiting for its last–and late–passenger. A kind man offered me his seat, and I sat embarrassed as we drove to the plane.
My second Lufthansa experience was vastly different than the first. The plane was much smaller this time, and my backpack was slightly too deep to fit in the compartment overhead. My embarrassment grew, as my efforts were clearly visible to the sparsely populated plane. Thankfully, the flight was only half an hour, and I stuffed my gear under the seat in front of me.
We received small snack bars, and as I munched, I watched the flight attendants demonstrate safety procedures (a task relegated to the TVs on the 747). All of this paled to the fact that I could now look out a window. The tops of clouds in the purest white, the gradual appearance of hills and mountains, and–as we descended–medieval houses; all of these sights took away my disappointment from before. Even though the smaller plane was much simpler than the fancy 747, I think I preferred the basic version. The attendants seemed more personable, and the trip more organic. Except for the TV series Lost, adventures are just more likely to happen on small planes.
I sat once more next to a gentleman who has traveled a bunch. Nimrod is from Israel, and helps with research for treating heart arrhythmia. His job requires him to visit countries for lectures, although he'd prefer to stay at home. He talked about life growing up in Israel, explaining that there was always pressure to perform well. "With all the stress from school and the military [many Israelis are required to serve], most young Israelis decide to travel for a while, as a break," he explained. "But I didn't do that."
"Well, I guess you kind of get to do that now, with your job."
"Yeah, I guess," he smiled. He went on say that the U.S. news fails to capture the complexity of the Israel-Palestine issue and misrepresents the Israeli military. Because terrorists blend well in civilian communities, the military is cautious not to harm innocent lives as much as possible. However, this hesitancy has lead to the deaths of several of his friends.
This conversation reminded me that at the root of all political disputes, individual lives pay the cost. It's easy to take one side or the other, but in reality, the situation is rarely ever black-and-white.
The plane landed in Basel, and I caught promising glimpses of old architecture in a nearby town. The airport was deserted at 1 p.m., and I quickly met up with my host, who had come to take me to her home.
To avoid jet lag, I managed to stay up until about 10 p.m. local time, even though I had only a few hours sleep on the plane the night before. So far my strategy has been working well, though I'm growing tired now. I'd just love to tell you about my first hike in the Black Forest or our ever-so-casual drive over the Rhein, but that will have to wait for the next post.
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Obituary of Mary Hazelton
Bangor - Mary Louise MacQuarrie Hazelton, 98, passed peacefully in her sleep at Ross Manor in Bangor on September 23, 2017 from living a long, rich life. She was born in Dedham, Massachusetts, on September 23rd, 1919 to a large family that included five sisters and one brother. Later she attended nursing school, where she met Lester Wilder Hazelton. They married in 1941, had two children, Mary Luey and Lester Dean, and moved to Maine, first to Monson, then to Guilford and eventually to Millinocket, where Lester worked in the Woodlands Department for the Great Northern Paper Company. Mary Louise worked as a private duty and hospital nurse in both Guilford and Millinocket and became an active member of both communities, fund-raising and volunteering for various causes.
Mary Louise and Lester later retired to their beloved house in Corea, Maine, and spent many long, blissful summers by the sea. In the winters, they migrated to their home on the Florida coast, where they made many friends. They both loved traveling, and made several trips overseas to visit Scotland (three times), Ireland, Germany, and Switzerland.
With sparkling green eyes and a flair for wearing stylish hats, Mary Louise enjoyed gardening, cooking, arts and crafts, long walks, exploring the coast and hosting family gatherings to eat lobster and clams. She gave often to local charities. She was a formidable Scrabble player, an avid reader and a passionate advocate for the Maine wilderness. Strong-willed, wise, pragmatic, curious, loving, generous and funny, Mary Louise was always cool, calm and collected.
She was beloved and is survived by her two children; Mary Lu Philbrook of Bangor, Maine, and Lester Dean Hazelton of Dexter, Maine; her three grandchildren, Glenn Philbrook, Erik Philbrook and Mary Ann Reed; and her six great-grandchildren, Conner Reed, Hayley Reed, Elyse Reed, Tyler Reed, Tuesday Philbrook and Alex Philbrook.
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I spend a lot of time reading words, writing words, and thinking in words. And I've noticed a peculiar feature which sometimes happens to me. I start following the words of people who are involved in a dispute – both sides – more than I refer back to the actual actions involved. My thought train…
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Superstitious Behavior and Uncertainty
Imagine this situation. A pigeon is being trained to peck at a lever to receive reinforcement – a typical behavior modification experiment. Let us suppose that in this case the pigeon learns the sequence of desired actions while its head is tilted to the right. The head tilting is not part of the actions the…
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Some Brain Connections are Not Complete until Your 20s
Myelination Do you know that some brain connections are not complete until your 20s? The process is called myelination. It is the coating of neurons with a chemical insulator which makes a signal travel along it up to 100 times faster. There is signal regeneration at the nodes of Ranvier. The effect is similar to…
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Learning by Ignoring Details
Lately I have been trying to see if I can program the Propeller microcontroller chip to act like a neuron. Using the Hydra kit—propeller chip, SPIN programming language, and peripheral drivers precoded for a game machine—I'm overwhelmed by the eight hundred page guide, the intricate links between the components, and the electrical know-how presumed but…
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Pattern-Matching and Invariance
In neuroscience, the process I call pattern-matching is often called invariance. Yohan John in Quora raises the question and suggests the form of the answer: How does your brain discover similarity in the midst of so much dissimilarity? The answer is that the brain somehow creates invariant representations of objects and patterns. What is invariance?…
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Another Ball in the Air
What strategy do you use if you are overwhelmed? When I hear a hare-brained project proposed by a politician, it reminds me of a scheme an old boss of mine, another ball in the air.
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Brainstorm Short Circuit
When my right hand shaking started to affect my hand writing, I converted fairly easily to keyboard writing. I'd been programming a computer since my early 30s. Yet, when it continued worsen and I could no longer draw boxes, label them, and connect them with arrows, I lost a lot of brainstorming ability. I had…
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Complicated Thought
It surprised me to realize that there is a second way in which thoughts can be complicated. Complicated thoughts being those that require intense concentration to understand. Many Inputs to Function The typical way that I label thoughts as complicated occurs when there are many variables to consider simultaneously for an important problem to be…
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Analogy in Action
A web clip continues to consume CPU cycles after you turn off sound. When a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, it still makes a sound.
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Two Methods of Teaching
Axiomatic teaching promotes faster mastery of existing understanding.
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Beautifully restored cottage on peaceful Tarratine Street with views of Penobscot Bay and Islands. Known as 'The Helm,' the cottage is just a lovely half-mile walk under 100+-yr old elm trees to the center of town, the waterfront and the Castine Golf Club. Wonderful large enclosed front porch is perfect for entertaining or just relaxing. Many activities in the area, including hiking, kayaking, boating, fishing, golf and tennis. Walk to several historic remains of Revolutionary War-era forts and to Dyce's Head Lighthouse. Easy access to the sandy 'Backshore' beach at Wadsworth Cove for swimming, sunbathing or beachcombing. Short scenic drives (within 90 minutes) to Acadia National Park, Stonington, and Isle au Haut. Large kitchen, modern bathrooms, washer and dryer included. Fully furnished and tastefully landscaped. Available for rental on a weekly basis from mid May until late August.
We enjoyed a wonderful weekend at Barbar's house. The House was spotless with new towels, shower curtains and linens. We loved mornings and evenings on the porch with the cool Maine breeze. The wireless connection was great and helpful due to poor Verizon coverage. It was the perfect location - quiet street and close to town. Walking distance to everything. Great stay!
We have been staying in this property for 2-3 weeks in August for many years and have enjoyed it very much. The Coopers have done a superb job of resurrecting this house and turning it into a guest quarters in which a family can spread out and find everything it needs for comfort and convenience.
Castine has much to offer the summer visitor: a pretty harbor and access to the Bagaduce River, which is ideal for kayaking; sailing in Smith Cove and out the harbor mouth into Penobscot Bay; tennis and golf; easy access to Blue Hill with its many shops and restaurants including probably the best bookstore in Maine and the Kneisel Hall summer concert series; and a fairly easy drive to Ellsworth and to Acadia. The town is situated on a peninsula away from the heavy Acadia-bound traffic, has a beautiful Federal period town green and many beautiful old houses, and has a fascinating history, having been occupied by five nations (native Americans, Dutch, French, English, and European-Americans) and being the site of the disastrous Penobscot naval expedition of June 1779 under the American Commodore Dudley Saltonstall, in which Paul Revere played a minor and distinctly unheroic part. The two museums in town, the Wilson Museum and the Castine Historical Society museum, are both worth a detour. It's a great town for walking about and exploring. The Maine Maritime Academy, together with its ship the State of Maine which looms over the harbor, provide additional interest.
The owners are extremely conscientious about maintaining the property and go out of their way to make guests feel at home.
Immaculate, spacious cottage with views of Penobscot Bay just a half a mile and a lovely walk from the center of town, the waterfront, the Castine Golf & Tennis Club, everything.
10% discount is given for two or more weeks. 15% discount for four or more weeks.


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AthTek NetWalk Personal Edition is a powerful application designed to help users to manage their personal network very efficiently. It can help people who are new to network management to master the techniques of network management quickly.
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Martial has enjoyed an electric start to his third season at Manchester United after a subdued campaign last term in what was Jose Mourinho's first year in charge.
One potential option that the Frenchman should consider is offering the former Barcelona man to Manchester United in January as part of a swap deal for Anthony Martial, even if Arsenal have to sweeten the deal with a cash figure.
Given Sanchez's importance to the club, Wenger on the look out for another high calibre calibre forward, and, according to Transfer Market Web, French global and Manchester United star Anthony Martial is on the shortlist.
Marcus Rashford on his duel with Anthony Martial: "Young players need that sort of environment around them".
The Portuguese boss is apparently a huge admirer of the Croatia global and is willing to take a huge financial loss on Martial in order to sign him.
But while Martial has emerged as a top target for the Gunners as a replacement for Sanchez, the player himself does not seem interested in the move, as he is happy at Manchester United and settled well in the city with his partner.
Recent reports from Spain claimed Catalan giants Barcelona were also monitoring his situation with the imminent return of Zlatan Ibrahimovic which could see the winger fall down the pecking order.
It's led to speculation over Martial's long-term future and the Express carried a report over the weekend that claimed Arsenal had seen an opening offer knocked back by United for his signature.
Now in year three, the second under Mourinho, he's feeling fine and thriving.


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Hoya Court Closing: May 13
It's time to say goodbye to Hoya Court as we know it! We're shutting down and gearing up to start construction for Chick-fil-A and Crop Chop.
As you know, there is nothing more refreshing than fresh, organic produce. The type of food that seems to have been picked right from the farm for your plate. These crops are the backbone of health and vitality at Georgetown; Crop Chop represents our commitment to healthy food and healthy minds.
Chick-fil-A is long-standing national favorite! Invented the reason to "eat mor chikn"— a quick-service restaurant offering up delicious chicken sandwiches, salads, entrees, and side dishes.
So, what will be open in the meantime?
- Starbucks
- MarketPlace Express
- Bulldog Tavern
- P.O.D. Market
In addition to these options, three food trucks (located outside Harbin Hall) on Monday through Friday during lunch hours BEGINNING MAY 29. Learn more about our food truck options >>
And don't forget, our Hours & Menus page reflects when we are open and what we are serving in real-time for your convenience! Want to know what's open or being served on a particular day? No sweat. Simply select the date you wish to view from the calendar button located next to the Allergen Filter!
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No Man's Sky Stream Leaked Temporarily
Some pretty interesting news popped up about No Man's Sky today, someone managed to livestream the game for a short 6 ish minutes, revealing a few things such as controls, and the basic starting menus and area (of course the starting area may be different for every person, or may be a tutorial, no information was given about that). Of course the stream as well as any possible recorded video of the game was taken down almost instantly, but we still have first hand stories like the one below posted by GribbleGrunger on NeoGAF.
It was like six minutes and he went through his inventory, showed the controller layout, it was nighttime and windy didn't see any combat or any other life forms…the planet was lush with vegetation and it had a lot of iron deposits…he had an objective on the lower right hand of the screen there were like mountain cliffs he was trying walk up…
I don't remember the controls but I know what his objective was he had to find silicate to replenish his fuel tanks to get his ship working there was iron all over the place and he did the scan and a blue resource icon showed up in his fov that said resources and he was trying to get there but he barely did anything cause by the time he went through his inventory showing off that screen and his controls layout he didn't play very much he got banned so quick
It's nice to learn some about the basics of the game, but we know we are all anxious for more information, hopefully the game releases on the set date this time, and doesn't get pushed further….again.
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Speaking from a female perspective, nothing is more endearing than a man who isn't afraid to show his emotions. Especially when it's over a puppy. To wit:
Michael Philips pretty much ruled the Interwebs over the holidays with his adorable response to getting a puppy. But there are many more examples of grown men who've been reduced tears (or almost) over their dogs.
Like this man who sang to his dog before it passed away
And this firefighter who performed mouth-to-snout resucitation
And this dad who adopted a flunked guide dog and spooned with it
See the rest in the slideshow below, but have your tissues handy.
20 Moving Encounters Between Grown Men And Dogs


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Bail was set at $1 million today for a Carpentersville woman charged with fatally stabbing a woman over the weekend while she was in a fight with another woman over being asked to leave a birthday party, police said.
Jacqueline S. Loyola, 18, of the 2100 block of Tepee Avenue was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the death of Kassandra Caceres, 20, of Aurora. Loyola attended a bond hearing this morning in the Elgin branch court.
Loyola had a party Saturday night of about a dozen people to celebrate her 19th birthday. She had asked Caceres and a group of about six to seven people to leave, said Detective Sgt. Todd Shaver. He said the group originally was invited but then an argument ensued in which they were asked to leave.


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Professional employer organizations (PEOs) enable clients to cost-effectively outsource the management of human resources, employee benefits, payroll and workers' compensation. PEO clients focus on their core competencies to maintain and grow their bottom line.
Large companies have the advantage of a fully staffed and competent human resources (HR) department. Small companies typically do not have this expertise on staff. This is where the PEO can help. Business today has become increasingly complex. Labor laws and regulations continue to increase yearly. The health care arena alone confuses many companies. PEO's handle employee related matters such as health benefits, workers' compensation claims, compliance with labor laws, payroll, payroll tax compliance, and unemployment insurance claims. This allows the owners and managers of the company to focus on running the business and managing/motivating the staff. Smaller companies do not have to be at a disadvantage any longer.
PEOs provide a cost effective solution delivering:
- Relief from the burden of employment administration.
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- Improved employment practices, compliance and risk management to reduce liabilities.
- Access to a comprehensive employee benefits packages, allowing clients to be competitive in the labor market.
- Assistance to improve employee productivity and profitability.
Improved Benefits
HCC helps companies provide better benefits to employees.
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- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
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- Section 125 flexible spending accounts
- 401k and retirement plan options
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Supplemental insurance products
- Group purchasing programs
The goal is to help you attract and retain the best and the brightest employees.
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HCC can help improve the work environment and make it safer. We help you focus on workplace risk management, safety programs and developing good human resources practices. HCC will arrange workers' compensation coverage with major insurance carriers and help manage the claims. HCC will provide services such as customized employee handbooks, pre-employment screening, assistance with job descriptions, required posters, labor law compliance, guidance in handling employee issues, advice on developing world class culture, and the list goes on.
PEO Long-Term Retention
PEOs and clients develop long-term relationships. HCC's client retention rate is approximately 96%.
Below is a simple illustration of how the PEO, Client and Employee interact in a PEO relationship.


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Unusual baby names are becoming the new trend when finding the perfect name for your child. What used to be only for famous celebrities is now becoming a common part of everyday life for the nameless masses of ordinary people around the world. Finding that unique baby name might be a time consuming task, and there are some things you should remember before making that final choice.
Never name a baby after an appliance or household object. Yes, it sounds silly that someone would go that route, but there have been a few people who thought it was cute. You can find unusual baby names that make more sense. Always remember that your child is the one who has to live the rest of his or her life with this name. You would not want to make your child the object of cruel jokes on the playground or in the classroom.
Try looking back in history to find unusual baby names. A name that has gone out of style is usually a good bet to be rather unique for this day and age. Names from the 1800's have become more popular then ever before. It might be fun to go even further back in time and look at the names chosen by royalty. The further back you go, the more interesting the names will be.
Unusual baby names can approach you from anywhere. A nice cool autumn breeze can become a beautiful name for that precious baby girl. Just change the spelling a bit, or leave it like it is. There you have Autumn Breeze. Stone is a good strong name for a boy. Hunter is another name your baby boy can proudly carry through life. Both of these names are a bit unusual without running the risk of becoming too odd.
Whichever one of the unusual baby names you decide is right for your child, make sure that it is easy to spell and pronounce. Nothing is more horrifying for your child than if he or she can't even pronounce on that first day of school. The teacher should also be able to pronounce it or life for your child could become unbearable. Just imagine what that would be like as your child is made the victim of joke after cruel joke just because of an unusual name. Feel free to be creative, but keep it a level your child will be able to handle.↑ Back to Top


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Rajnath Singh condemns Chhattisgarh Naxal attack | India News
Singh was here to unveil a statue of martyr Udham Singh at Jallianwala Bagh.
"Today's IED blast in Sukma, Chhattisgarh is deeply distressing. I bow to each and every single safety personnel who attained martyrdom when serving the country."
"My heartfelt condolences to the family members of these personnel who lost their life in Sukma blast. I pray for the fast recovery of the wounded jawans. I spoke to DG @crpfindia about the Sukma incident and requested him to go away for Chhattisgarh," he tweeted.
9 CRPF personnel have been on Tuesday killed immediately after suspected Naxals blew up their mine-safeguarded vehicle in Chhattisgarh's Sukma, all around a yr immediately after a dozen jawans have been killed in a related ambush in the district. Two other jawans endured injuries in the attack.


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Affirmative action and discriminatory measures are complex and controversial issues. The purpose of affirmative action is to speed up the establishment of a representative and unprejudiced workforce in addition to assist those who were in the past deprived by unfair discrimination to fulfil their highest potential. Reservations has encouraged an ongoing debate regarding the legal, moral and economic questions arising from the preferential treatment of certain groups of people in society. Underlying this debate are various concerns about the notion of reverse discrimination or unfairly disadvantaging individuals who bear no responsibility for past or present discrimination practised by others.
Caste has developed in India out of a system of many-layered social hierarchy that became a norm or way of life over several thousands of years. In the preamble to the Constitution of India, negative public discrimination on the basis of caste is forbidden.
The problem with the caste-based reservation system is that the higher caste communities feel discriminated against by the government's policy of reserving positions for the backward classes. A large number of members belonging to the higher castes contend for the small number of places reserved for them, while the members of the backward classes do not have to compete at all because of the large number of reserved places for them compared with the small number of candidates. This reservation system in favour of the backward classes seems to be leading to a situation of unfair reverse discrimination. The making of reservations as "compensatory discrimination" does not eradicate the caste system.
These reservations or quotas are there purely for political gain. Further, rather than leading India towards a "casteless" society, the policy of reservation and quotas have reinforced caste identities. The need really is to make the upliftment programmes more effective, instead of confining them to reservations alone. Other programmes should be followed, for example, programmes for special training and the development of skills, and measures to encourage the previously disadvantaged to pursue excellence should be taken up. Reservations or quotas alone can never be the answer.
The compensatory discrimination limits commitments to merit. In order to fill quotas, candidates from the lower classes are accepted even though they are not suitably qualified. Sometimes some positions that are reserved remain unfulfilled as there are too few candidates from the lower classes to fill them. This causes tension between the castes. There are tensions over reservations between the lower castes as well.
Communities or sections of communities who get listed as being permitted to benefit under reservation system are not removed from this list even if their social and political conditions improve. In many cases the legal system is involved in deciding if a certain person is entitled to reservation.
The quota system is not a good system, and merely causes more resentment amongst the non-beneficiary groups. Further, there is ongoing pressure to increase the number of beneficiaries by adding more categories. This has created a situation that reservation is being used first and foremost to mobilise voting blocks, and has created hopelessness and antipathy among members of the younger age group, who feel that their opportunities are limited by their non-backward class status.
The reservation system in the present form needs to be reviewed and debated as it has failed to deliver in last six decades. A holistic, measurable, achievable affirmative action is needed to be evolved for the deprived section of the society to enable them to achieve their highest potential. At present, economic inequality and lack of basic infrastructure in remote villages are the biggest reasons for deprivation.


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Pineapple Decor for Bedroom
Pineapple decor is the unique decoration for your children's bedroom. Pineapple is the fruit which has the unique shape and color which is very interesting. There are so many kinds of bedroom decorations which are inspired by the cartoon characters, animals, flowers, and superheroes. Choosing the pineapple for the bedroom decoration will make your children's bedroom different with the others.
Pineapple furniture for the bedroom with pineapple decor
You can imagine how happy your children if they have the unique bedroom. Although this kind of decoration is unique, but you do not need to worry about the furniture causeit is suitable to be placed in your children bedroom. You can place a wardrobe and stand table with the shape of pineapple. If this kind of wardrobe and stand table is hard to find, you can order them at the carpenter.
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Every bedroom will need lamps. You can use the lamps with the shape of pineapple to be installed in your children's bedroom too. Then, you can use the pineapple bedding set to cover the bed and place the pineapple rug for the floor. The pineapple colors and shape will make your children's bedroom has the cheerful and fun atmosphere.
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Our nation's greatest heroes - Medal of Honor recipients - speak out to save lives by encouraging America's military to seek help when adjusting to life after combat, particularly for post-traumatic stress (PTS).
As part of their commitment to serve their country, more than 30 of the 87 living Medal of Honor recipients have joined in a public service campaign designed to help stem the rising tide of suicides among military service members today.
These recipients, who have survived some of the most harrowing experiences in combat, including years as POWs, physical wounds and emotional trauma, felt compelled to speak out to America's military, share their experiences and encourage them to seek help for behavioral health issues that are often a result of deployment and combat. Their message is simple: Don't let the enemy defeat you at home!
In their own words, Medal of Honor recipients encourage America's military by reminding them that seeking care is indeed a courageous act. One that shows they recognize the need to stay strong in mind and body.
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May 30, 2017 11:18 am
Why Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is advocating for protected bike lanes
It's about creating a "cultural barrier" as well as increasing safety, as Communications Manager Randy LoBasso explains in his "Around the Corner" interview.
Nov. 22, 2016 10:56 am
Yasmine Mustafa was just named one of BBC's 100 Women 2016
The latest in a string of awards and recognitions for the ROAR for Good cofounder — even though the company hasn't brought its public safety product to market yet.
Nov. 21, 2016 10:48 am
GlaxoSmithKline just awarded 10 Philly nonprofits $40K each
Youth sports, safety, housing and community health were the areas of interest this year for the healthcare company.
Nov. 8, 2016 7:25 am
MSNBC takes a long look at the cycle of poverty in Philadelphia
The network's Geography of Poverty series reports on how the criminal justice system has kept many Philadelphians trapped in the cycle of poverty.
Apr. 30, 2015 12:45 pm
Find Out How City Council is Addressing Key Business Issues
GPCC will hold an event May 6 with three City Council members to discuss key issues affecting local business
May 28, 2014 12:03 pm
ROAR for Good aims to reduce sexual assault through fashionable safety accessories
ROAR, founded by entrepreneur Yasmine Mustafa and still in development, will be a jewelry line of safety accessories embedded with a high-pitched alarm and intense light.
Dec. 2, 2013 9:00 am
Event: WHYY's What Makes Schools Safe?
In the year since the Sandy Hook shooting, controversy over gun laws and the nation's mental health system has continued to be a national debate. On December 7th, WHYY looks to continue the community dialogue around the question, "How do we make our schools safe again?" in an event held at the University of Delaware's Wilmington Campus. […]
Aug. 30, 2013 11:40 am
Biking in the City: Philadelphia Weekly Sparks Conversation on the Struggle Between Bikes vs. Cars
For anyone who's part of the nearly 2 percent of Philadelphians who regularly bike, you know it's an adventure to say the least. Motorists, pedestrians, buses, potholes, and the unexpected surprises can make a daily commute feel more like a game of Frogger.
Aug. 22, 2013 3:45 pm
Philadelphia Children's Alliance to Open Central Location
After over 20 years of working with children who have been the victim of sexual abuse, the Philadelphia Children's Alliance is getting a central location.
Aug. 20, 2013 4:02 pm
Temple University Web Survey Analyzes Youth Related Anti-Violence Services
The City of Philadelphia and Temple University's Department of Criminal Justice are conducting a web survey that aims to provide a better understanding of the landscape of youth related organizations working to reduce violence throughout the city.


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